Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier answered questions from the media ahead of their title clash at UFC 182 during a conference call. You can also listen to the show by subscribing to The Talking Brawls MMA.com Podcast on iTunes: audio feed here; Download previous episodes here , via TuneIn here & via Stitcher here .

I tweeted earlier this week that UFC 178’s main event probably isn’t the main focus for those in attendance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night, especially considering the hype surrounding the two potentially outstanding and significant fights that precede the flyweight title bout. For me, the Cerrone/Alvarez and McGregor/Poirier fights are the dual-main courses for UFC 178. Johnson/Cariaso is the dessert. #UFC178 — Keith Fitzpatrick (@KeithMacGP) September 22, 2014 If you’re going by YouTube views on the three UFC 178 Countdown videos, then the main event between “Mighty Mouse” and Chris Cariaso (61,953 views) just isn’t […]

The UFC hosts a Q&A for fans and media with Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier, Conor McGregor, and Dustin Poirier at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at midnight BST. Video courtesy of UFC.com

UFC 178 media day certainly grabbed the MMA worlds’ attention today after the melee between UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. UFC brass have publicly condemned the brawl and stated there will be ramifications for all parties involved. The Nevada State Athletic Commission also confirmed they will conduct an investigation. UFC Chief Legal Officer Kirk Hendrick issued a statement through UFC.com. “This is certainly not a proud moment for the UFC organization,” said Kirk Hendrick, the UFC’s Chief Legal Officer. “We expect more from our athletes, especially these two gentlemen, who are very well-trained and highly educated […]

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier continued to trade insults after todays’ MGM Brawl. The light heavyweight champion taunted Cormier on his Instagram account, the two later exchanged words on Twitter. Come on DC where was your takedown defense? — Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 4, 2014 I put you on your back in six seconds — Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 4, 2014 Put some ice on that face DC, you got lots of interviews tomorrow — Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 4, 2014 Lol those baby punches from the bottom, I really hope you have more prepared […]

Check out what happened when UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier came face-to-face at a UFC 178 media day in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas today. Also in the video is a more civilised staredown between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. This is going to be great. Image Credit: FOX Sports

The highly anticipated rematch for the UFC light heavyweight championship between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson will have to be put on the back-burner for now, with the Swede being forced to withdraw from the September 27 bout at UFC 178. Fear not though, as undefeated top contender Daniel Cormier has stepped in to save the day and will face Jon Jones for all the marbles in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The fight is for many observers the more interesting bout, with Cormier having fought and dominated at heavyweight, and posting a 2-0 record since dropping down to 205. […]